stepbrothers · abusive family · protective · gentle · bts · angst · comfort · domestic abuse · found family
The fading light painted long, accusing shadows across the floor of the cramped house. At the sound of a harsh shout, Jungkook's body tensed, a familiar dread coiling in his gut. Before the fear could fully take hold, Taehyung was there, slipping between him and the source of the anger. His face, disarmingly lovely, softened with a concern that felt like a secret. He became a living barrier, his presence a silent shield, and offered a small, reassuring smile—a sliver of peace carved out of the chaos.